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Forget heroes, meet Shady the sneaky squirrel thief and his relentless rivals! A hilarious, highly illustrated, black-and-white crime caper for readers of 6+ by Nick East, illustrator of Toto the Ninja Cat. While normal squirrels are out stashing nuts for winter, Shady loves collecting treasure. The shiny kind. The kind that belongs to someone else. Yes, Shady is a shameless crook, and that's exactly how he's landed back in Badun Island Prison. There's only one way out... escape! Unfortunately, tortoise crime boss Naughty Tortie wants Shady for her latest job: stealing the Golden Acorn of Destiny from Big City Bank. And Shady can't refuse. Reunited with his old partner in crime, Roxy 'the Paws' the raccoon - and a series of criminal critters who may be heroes or rivals - Shady is off on the mega-heist of his career... But will he actually get his paws on the loot?Starring a squirrel supervillain and a hilarious cast of unexpected animal crimelords... The perfect read for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat, Bad Guys, The Terrible Trio and Grimwood, with the anarchic energy of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. Packed with Nick East's stunning illustrations throughout in black and white.

HOW TO STOP TIME meets THIEVES' GAMBIT: a mortal girl born into thesecretive 'Perpetual' community - seemingly ordinary people whoare virtually indestructible - must save her mysterious ex frombeing blackmailed into dangerous heist... and outing their secret. A thrilling, romantic supernatural YA novel for fans of JenniferLynn Barnes.

Meddy G is back for a new term at school, and unlike last time, everything it TOTALLY fine... She's finally settled into the twenty-first century life and everything is going well ... apart from her stress levels which are worse than ever, so much so that she accidentally turns one of her teachers to stone! You see, Medusa may be living in the twenty-first century, but she's still the famous Medusa Gorgon from ancient Greece. And it seems that her teenage angst comes served with a stoney side-eye. To make matters worse, when new boy Percy shows up, she seems to go into a very strange daze. Meddy can't understand why her words get muddled and her cheeks heat up everytime she's around him. But little does she know that Percy has been send by Athena to cause yet more chaos in Medusa's new life. Because Percy is actually Perseus, and he's been sent on a mission to take Meddy G down for good...The second book in the laugh-out-loud series Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day Meddy Gorgon is loosly based on the famous Greek myth of Medusa, ideal for young fans of Greek mythology. A highly illustrated book, great for fans of Loki and Lottie Brooks. Funny and fantastic illustrations by Katie Abey who has illustrated over fifty books for children.MORE PRAISE FOR MEDUSA GORGON'S BAD HAIR DAY “I gobbled up Medusa's diary. It's gripping, fun and children are going to love the abundant illustrations. [...] Bravo Bethany Walker: that's storytelling worthy of the Gods.” – Jenny McLachlan "Guaranteed to make you snort out loud at least once per page and with loads of mythological facts so your teachers can't complain!" – Lisette Auton The second book in the hilarious and highly illustrated diary of Medusa Gorgon. She's got snakes for hair and now the added problem a very stoney stare. A book inspired by Greek mythology and great for fans of Hercules: the Diary of a (sort of) Hero and Lottie Brooks series.

A super sparkly picture book full of unicorns . . . and poop! "They glimmer and glisten, shimmer and shine, No other poops are as sparkly as mine! They smell like cupcakes and marshmallows, too. Just wait 'til my friends see what I can do!" Sprinkle is the talk of the town. After all, her rainbow poops are sparkly! Surely all the other unicorns can't help but admire her? Right? But when Sprinkle does a boring non-sparkly poop, she's so embarrassed! Even worse, she realises that maybe not everyone was happy with her showing-off all the time . . . Can she clean up her sparkly mess? And will she realise that she is more than just her special poops?With a sparkly colour-changing sequin poop on the cover! Sarah Reid's bouncy rhyming text is so much fun to read aloud Sprinkle and her friends are brilliantly brought to life by Lisa Hunt's bright and adorable illustrations If you love this, check out Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop

Winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of the Year: Children's Illustrated “Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about finding your place in the world.” - Good Housekeeping Magazine “A captivating story written in rhyme so perfect that reading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instant classic.” - The I “Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing.” - Sunday Times Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime, in this fabulous new board book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure, all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!) Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way, in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding your place in the world.Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One Children's Bestseller (17 Sept 2024) and is now available in a chunky board book format, perfect for little hands Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page Fantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of details to spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lots of penguins! Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Superworm - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day

Get ready for hilarious hijinks in this monstrously funny graphic novel starring unlikely superheroes – perfect for readers ages 8-10! "Can't be missed!" Max Brallier, NYT bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth Halloween is the best time of year for the Invisible Boy! And this year, he's excited to pretend to be a ghost and spy on some older kids - and scare them as well. But when those kids figure out their secret, Stanley and Gene make a dangerous bargain: compete with the teens to build the scariest haunted house, or their invisibility power will be exposed. With Stan's imagination and Gene's inventing skills, it should be an easy win. But after all of their animatronic monsters come to life and have Stan's sister in their sights, it'll take a lot of new gadgets and wily ideas to save the day.The third full colour graphic novel of The Adventures of Invisible Boy Action-packed, full of humour and superhero fun! Perfect for fans of My Brother is a Superhero and Dexter's Laboratory

Publisher's Synopsis "Steve Cole is a master storyteller. Prepare to meet your new favourite bunch of scrappy animals." - Eoin Colfer "As adorable and hilarious as it is heart-stopping." - Piers Torday "Humour, heart and hope." - Abi Elphinstone "A truly great adventure from a master storyteller. " - Phil Earle 'The old familiar world had gone. Out there in the cold and gusting dark, something new and unknown was waiting...' Scamp lives at a pet care centre. He has friends, food and a warm bed. But one terrible night - the Night of the Great Growl - his world changes for ever. The people have vanished and all that's left outside are the Things: vicious, starving beasts that roam the ruined city. Driven into the wilds - with Chandelier the cat, Punzel the rabbit, Patticake the dachshund, Falstaff the parrot and hamsters Nudge and Wink - Scamp sets off in search of safety. On their epic journey, Scamp must discover his own wildness if he's to lead the pets to the one thing they so desperately need - a new home. A moving, beautifully written survival quest story perfect for fans of I AM REBEL. Set to win the hearts of children the world over. With irresistible full-page illustrations.

From Kody Keplinger, New York Times bestselling author of The Duff, comes an addictive YA thriller that's The Girls by Emma Cline meets The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe. 'Keplinger 's storytelling is strongest when describing the girls' reactions to a cult leader-like father figure, from basking in the glow of validation to experiencing self-doubt and isolation... A story of survival and maintaining empathy despite dire circumstances.' - Kirkus There are many reasons why five girls have ended up living with Sol in a cabin in the Kentucky mountains. But the girls don't talk about what has brought each of them here or who they were before. They have become sisters and are grateful to have a place to call home. Iris knows she owes everything to Sol. He has promised to keep them safe from their pasts. All he asks in return is for their loyalty, which Iris freely gives. With her sisters and Sol as her family, she feels happier than she has in a long time. Until a new girl arrives and everything changes. Sol christens her Rose and the sisters are quick to welcome her. Iris is drawn to Rose, but as they grow closer, Rose has Iris questioning things about this life in the woods. When Sol notices, he challenges Iris to prove her commitment to their family. Her sisters tell her that she should be willing to do anything for the man who saved her. But with each new ask, Iris realizes there is more to Sol -and her sisters - than she knows and some secrets should stay buried deep. A thriller with true heart - a gripping, stunningly told, edge-of-your-seat story of shifting power and found family. Perfect for fans of The Girls and The Girls I've Been Kody Keplinger is a New York Times bestselling author of The Duff, Shut Out and A Midsummer's Nightmare

Midsummer Sisters is a contemporary graphic novel about two sisters who find themselves watching over a wild foal during a summer of change. A stunning story about the power of sisterhood. Kenzie and Quinn aren't just stepsisters ? they're best friends. They're spending the summer with their grandmother, kayaking in the marshy coastal islands she calls home. The Outer Banks are also home to a herd of wild ponies, and the girls fall in love with a fragile newborn foal that they name Starling. But even blue skies and sandy beaches can't distract from what's going on back home. Things between their parents aren't the way they used to be, and the constant fights have left Kenzie and Quinn anxious and confused. They can't remember a time when they weren't a family. If their parents divorce and Quinn and her mom move away, will they even still be sisters ... or will they be nothing? As their world shifts around them, the girls swear to do the one thing they can: keep Starling safe. Award-winning cartoonist Niki Smith delivers a stunning story set during a summer of change. Filled with gorgeous and expressive illustrations, Midsummer Sisters is a celebration of the beauty of wild horses, as powerful as the unbreakable bond between sisters.

Scholastic Play Pads are just right for giving young children an alternative to screen time and is filled with fun activities. The Rainy Day Play Pad is perfect for keeping younger children happily entertained when the weather keeps you indoors. It's easy to slip into a backpack and works just as well on a lap as it does on a table, making it ideal for relaxed play at home or on the go. The Play Pad board backing means it will sit just as easily on a lap if no table is available, too. Filled with hours of fun activities including colouring, puzzles and simple games that children will love whether at home or on holiday. With clear bold outlines to make it easier to keep within and a range of activity fun, little ones will never be bored on the road again Tear-out pages make it easy to share and use on the go Includes colouring pages featuring the beloved characters from the Cutie Colouring series Perfect to pop in backpacks ready for entertainment anywhere Packed with boredom-busting activities Just right to give little ones time away from screens.

A bright and fun picture book that's perfect for little ones about to start school! It's Sammy the shark's first day at school and he's so excited! But when Sammy gets excited, he can't help but . . . CRUNCH! So his most important lesson is . . . "Don't eat the teacher!" This funny, warm story takes a familiar situation - starting school - and gives it a brilliantly snappy twist! A new edition of the family favourite from celebrated author-illustrator Nick Ward A perfect first-day-of-school story with friendly and colourful illustrations, that's great for little ones who love to laugh! Sammy's enthusiasm for school makes learning really exciting The interactive story is great for reading aloud If you like this, you'll love THE SNAPPY SHARK by Michelle Robinson and Tim Budgen

iki's Delivery Service meets Guardians of the Galaxy for readers of 7+ in this funny, epic, action-packed adventure combining black-and-white highly illustrated text with comic strip panels - from illustrator and animator James Lancett. If you need something delivered in space with no questions asked, the Galaxy Runners are for you! Working against greedy Warp Co., siblings Kas and Fig run their plucky business with the help of Skipper, their risk-taking artificial assistant, and Mags, their volcanic hired security! They spend their time adventuring across the galaxy, escaping perilous dangers and making a quick space-buck along the way... Then, one day, they agree to transport a mysterious cannister across the galaxy. They soon discover it contains Jello - an adorable, gooey, shape-shifting alien being... with unexpected, life-changing powers. Which means greedy bad guys across the universe are soon trying to get their hands on him! Can the Galaxy Runners escape the clutches of Warp Co.? And where exactly will Jello and his super-poop end up...? Short, punchy chapters with comic panels and loads of illustration - perfect for young or less confident readers, or anyone who loves visual storytelling. A story packed with humour, creative characters and universe-saving action! James Lancett has worked extensively in both TV animation and children's illustration, illustrating bestselling books including Noel Fitzpatrick's Vetman, Adam B's Adam Wins the Internet and Chris Smith's The New Famous Five, as well as working on animations for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Netflix and more.

Knives Out for YA readers, this is a twisty, high stakes game for a life-changing inheritance brimming with chilling family secrets. Derin is a working-class student bound for Cambridge University. When her favourite professor, Alexander Darnley, and then his wife, Cornelia, unexpectedly die, all of their students attend the will reading. They are instructed to compete in a series of challenges, based on Cornelia's beloved historical novel, to win their stately home and its multi million-pound inheritance. But the Darnley's family are not happy to be missing out on their fortune and they don't plan on letting it go easily. And tensions continue to rise when on Derin's first night at Kenfield House, she receives a note reading 'There's something else going on here that the Darnley's don't want you to know.' Derin must balance the thrilling games, scheming classmates and a cute Kenfield intern, all whilst realizing that the history and secrets of Kenfield House might be soaked in blood. Who will ultimately be the heir? A thrilling, pacy race for a life-changing prize filled with family secrets and twisty reveals Perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games and Knives Out Award-winning author, Aleema Omotoni, explores the power of wealth and the difficulties of black girlhood in this thought-provoking and entertaining plot.

The bestselling YA novels are now a graphic novel series! Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest player up at night. What secrets lie in our surroundings...? Something about the Springtrap costume in the roleplaying area of Freddy Fazbear's Mega Pizzaplex chills Luca to the core... Caden senses the underwater animatronics in Freddy's Fantasy Water Park have a mind of their own... and a Fazbear Entertainment engineer's custom project has surprises in store for anyone who encounters it... In this volume, three stories from the Publishers Weekly bestselling series Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex come to life in delightfully horrifying comics. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fan... See three spine-tingling stories brought to life in comic form Perfect for Five Nights at Freddy's fans Jam-packed with spooky artwork

Originally titled Welcome, this is a joyful picture book about friendship and togetherness, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy, noisy or quiet. With its simple text and endearing animal characters, Friends shows how everyone can be a good friend, and how we can all help others to feel welcome. Axel Scheffler's fabulous, funny animals are the perfect ambassadors to show us all about friendship and togetherness: how to laugh together, play together - and, most importantly, how to make friends again after a quarrel! Axel is much-loved for his characters such as the Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog A donation from every copy of Friends sold goes to Three Peas, a charity which supports refugees who have had to flee their homes. Friends follows Axel's picture book Kind which has enjoyed huge critical and international success. Friends, previously published as Welcome, has sold into 14 territories

The hottest picture book from the incredible duo behind the New York Times bestseller, The Leaf Thief, now in chunky board book format! Squirrel is back, and he's enjoying the long, sunny summer days. But wait! Why is Bird going to bed when the sun is still up? What a silly idea! Squirrel could never fall asleep while it's still light... And when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night, Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some new nocturnal friends along the way. Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end ... even if it doesn't stay for long! The sturdy board book format is perfect for little hands Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, celebrating the changing seasons Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour With a handy information spread at the back for kids that explains why days become longer in the summer and get shorter through the winter Lots of fun facts about nocturnal animals, too! Also available: The Leaf Thief (paperback and gift board book) That's My Flower (paperback) The Snow Thief (paperback) The Leaf Thief - Colours (lift-the-flap novelty board book) The Leaf Thief - Numbers (lift-the-flap novelty board book) Where's The Leaf Thief? (felt flap novelty board book)